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121 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03928-0004Map

Owner of record: 121 Essex LLC

121 Essex Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 121 Essex LLC. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
110

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 50

  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17091620 issued 02-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at ceiling , south and west walls at upper level in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basein,bathtub at basement

    Jun 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy at basement

    Jun 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood structure attached to 1 st story at rear yard

    Jun 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration breeching basement floor to cellar

    Jun 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections bathtub, washbasin,water closet at cellar

    Jun 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cyliner lock at gate to apartment at basement

    Mar 23, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Mar 19, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Mar 19, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    § 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story

    Feb 14, 2015 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story

    Feb 14, 2015 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide electricity service in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash south window in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet ...... in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at ceiling at cellar rear at cellar

    Jan 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ....... in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .... in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    § 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension cord running from 2nd story apt to in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for (60 watts) at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 11, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for fixture at public hall (60 watts) , 2nd story

    Apr 5, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Violaiton of parking regulations in a residental district. homeowner parking . 1 nissan maxima car (lic plate) njkzf-78u (white) in front of house on front yard. remedy: conform to parking regulation remove veh

    Dec 10, 2002

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 23FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 18, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 29, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,136 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3928 / 4
Assessed value
$59,340
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #816109, last renewed Jun 30, 2026.

Questions about 121 Essex Street

Who owns 121 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 121 Essex LLC.

Does 121 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 121 Essex Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 121 Essex Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 121 Essex Street?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.